Vonnegut’s shapes of stories

November 16, 2010

Somewhere, Kurt Vonnegut wrote that writers should begin a story, any story, novel, whatever, as close as possible to the end. At least, I think he said that. Did I dream that? Anyway, great advice. And here’s a fine little chalk talk by Mr. Vonnegut. He’s talking about the simple shapes of stories. Entertaining and instructive. Listen up.